- Written by GlobalData's head analyst for medical devices, Derek Archila.

On June 4, 2012, Hansen Medical received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their Magellan Robotic System for use in peripheral vascular interventions. The system, which received European approval in 2011, will provide interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons a platform allowing them to perform fast and predictable vascular procedures. It also allows physicians to be seated away from the radiation source during procedures, and prevents them from standing on their feet for long periods of time.